After nearly two centuries of strict modesty standards, the Mormon Church has made a historic change—women’s garments now allow for exposed shoulders. In this in-depth panel, Mormon women unpack the significance of this shift. From the garments' Masonic roots and historical designs to the ways they’ve shaped modesty culture, sexuality, and control over women's bodies, this conversation dives deep. The panel also explores the social media response, health concerns, and the ongoing discomfort many women still face. With personal stories, historical context, and commentary on the new designs, this is a must-watch discussion on a topic rarely spoken about so openly.

Show Notes

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00:00:00 Introductions

00:18:15 Rules around garments

00:26:32 Modesty culture shaped by garments

00:34:10 Church doctrine around garments

00:39:50 Modesty policing among members - “garment checking”

01:06:00 The effect of garments on a couple’s sex life

01:25:00 Photos of the new garment designs

01:32:00 How would they have received this info as an active believer?

01:51:00 Nancy’s final comments

02:02:35 @AndreaFausett video

02:09:28 @VikaFroclieh video

02:18:00 Video of woman walking into church in new garments

02:25:25 Discussion on if tight fitting clothing is okay

02:27:00 “Gen Z is different”

02:28:10 Third @AndreaFausett video

02:332:26 Sharing superchat comments

02:34:54 @NicoleEversten video

02:36:25 Second @VikaFroclieh video

02:42:30 @Haleyrawle video

02:51:20 @Exponentii_blog video (Abby’s video)

02:55:32 Final thoughts

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